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Hood scoop, yes or no? [19 vote(s)]

Drill them holes, that scoop is Right On
78.9%
Leave that hood alone, it's cool as is
21.1%
davelacourse


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First of all, I apologize for not being here much lately, I got a call from an old colleague to come out of retirement for a while to help out on a consulting engagement, the $$$ were irresistable and I figured I could dust off my old skills, but dang it I discovered that I could not do that and keep working steadily on my 56 nor do other fun stuff like see what's up here ...

The intensive part of the engagement is winding down, so I can get back to the important stuff pretty soon smile.gif

Even more important than the above, 427Carl sent me, out of the goodness of his heart, absolutely free, he even paid the Canada Post shipping --  a Pontiac Super Duty hood scoop, circa 1961-63, yes it has some 'issues' like rust-through but it does let me see what it would really look like on my Hot Rod 56  -- so here it is (keep in mind that it is 1/4 inch high since I have not yet drilled holes in the hood for the moutnng studs):

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Compare to straight hood:

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And here's one from a lower angle:

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And here are more without scoop so you can see the 56's attitude:

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So -- what do you think?

I have to admit that my natural tendency is to resist drilling holes in the hood.

And -- thank you  THANK YOU  THANK YOU 427Carl!!!!

Dave


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i usually wait to see what other say first. but hey its your car and i do like a hood scoop.

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I think it adds to it. Kinda looks like the 2 Lane Blacktop car.
The rear sits a little high though.

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I say yes to the scoop. Drill the holes!

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GO FOR IT Dave, I think it looks "COOL" & gives the car a little "attitude" YES YES YES, did I say YES??   Pete

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I like the scoop too, but I understand how you feel about drilling holes in the hood.

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looks are everything,my vote is for the scoop

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I think I could see my self in that car!

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I like the scoop. If you could stumble upon another hood you could have the best of both worlds.

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no sorry, no scoop for me!

I have to admit, this  is a beautiful scoop though.

Fitz.

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So -- what do you think?

I have to admit that my natural tendency is to resist drilling holes in the hood.



Dave


   Looks Awsome!   perfect for the theme of the car   The grille painted silver looks good..   Glad I found the scoop   I have the scoop for my car (in cast you wondered)  I had bought it last year, and misplaced it ... Traded it to Dave for a week on his deck (in the sun)  C2  

 



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Find another hood, don't cut the good hood.

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I think it suits your car perfectly, total nostalgia.

However, good idea about a spare hood.

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I think it would look great, but to replace the hood after you've already cut it might be tough. I'd find the spare before I start cutting. Just my opinion though.

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If you only have to drill for mounting studs, I say do it.....you can always weld the holes if you change your mind in the future!! Looks right at home on that hood!!!!!

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i agree with unclebernie, if your only useing it for show then go for it, it suits your car i think. What about just putting some tack welds instead of holes on the inside if you can, easy to grind off?

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unclebernie wrote:

If you only have to drill for mounting studs, I say do it.....you can always weld the holes if you change your mind in the future!! Looks right at home on that hood!!!!!


        Drill the 6 holes! biggrin You will never take it off no     I made a gasket out of a rubber tube.....

 



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Dave, are you planning to keep the car forever?  The only reason not to drill the holes is if you want to maintain some semblance of originality for resale purposes.  I would go for it, I think it looks awesome and would make people wonder even more what is under the hood.  I would lower the rear end somewhat as well though...

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OK majority wins (heck, everybody who voted, it's a landslide!) - the Scoop is a Go!

Holes can always be filled in if need be (I am going to braze up the hood ornament holes, and also do a little straigtening and dent removal, when I take off the hood to fix the bad cylinder).

I will wait to install it until the big block goes in, though - want to be sure of the scoop location relative to the carburetor under it.

Thanks for all the thoughts, guys.

Dave

P.S. Sorry, the Rear-in-the-Air look is gonna stay, among other things, its the only way I can get those tires on without cutting the fenders smile.gif

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  2012 US-built crew cab truck - Daily Driver and Boat Trailering
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It's normal, I feel alone???  


Ok no response necessary! cry

Fitz.



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Put the scoop on! Then raise the front end or put a straight axle in...

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Fitz wrote:

It's normal, I feel alone???  


Ok no response necessary! cry

Fitz.


Don't feel bad. You don't have to like it. I see guys running wheels on cars that everybody loves and I hate. Just think of it this way, they are all wrong and you are right!!!

 



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65Camino wrote:

Put the scoop on! Then raise the front end or put a straight axle in...


Yeah I have thought about a straight axle, with the front raised up too ... so far, I have avoided the need to do welding, and I do want the car to handle decently, so I have retained the factory IFS (althought I am going to need the tubular upper control arms to get alignment right) ...

Maybe after I drive it a while, after all the current projects are done (interior, chassis, 4.11 Posi rear, new transmission, and the big block), I'll step up to that ...

Dave

 



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  1964 Acadian Beaumont SD convert, 283 - factory 195 hp, Powerglide, 3.08 10-bolt - Cruiser

  2012 US-built crew cab truck - Daily Driver and Boat Trailering
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Carl Stevenson wrote:

Fitz wrote:

 

It's normal, I feel alone???  


Ok no response necessary! cry

Fitz.


Don't feel bad. You don't have to like it. I see guys running wheels on cars that everybody loves and I hate. Just think of it this way, they are all wrong and you are right!!!

 


Ummm, Carl, so you *like* those ginormous wheels on the early Mustang in your current sidebar photo? I have to admit, they are different ...

And I think Fitz was referring to his being the only vote for "no scoop" which is fine, his earlier car is going to be more restoration and a scoop on his would be kind of out of place, I think ...

Dave

 



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  1964 Acadian Beaumont SD convert, 283 - factory 195 hp, Powerglide, 3.08 10-bolt - Cruiser

  2012 US-built crew cab truck - Daily Driver and Boat Trailering
4SPEED427


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Oh, don't worry, that avatar was put up there very tongue in cheek! Those who know me know that I barely like anything more than the factory 17" wheels on my Impala SS. Just not a "donk" kind of guy at all.

I happened on that picture online somewhere, I forget where and I was feeling a little goofy when I put it as my avatar!

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